"The History of the Drummer Boy" Topic
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| Tango01 | 31 Mar 2018 11:58 a.m. PST |
"Musicians have played an important role on the battlefield for centuries. Fifes, bagpipes, and trumpets have been used to instruct friends and intimidate foes. And since at least as long ago as the days of ancient Babylon, the beating of animal skins has rallied the troops on the field, sent signals between the masses, and scared enemies half to death. Sometimes the drummers given these monumental responsibilities were mere lads…."
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| John the Greater | 02 Apr 2018 2:14 p.m. PST |
At least in the Civil War the drummers (actually all musicians) were paid more than the privates because they had a skill. Imagine getting paid less than a 12-year-old. |
| Tango01 | 06 Apr 2018 11:10 a.m. PST |
A fortune!…. Amicalement
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paints brigs for the British fleet.